A new book for expat women has just been released, and if you buy it now -- during May, 2011 -- you can win some fabulous prizes! Chances are, if you're reading this article, you're not a "traditional" expat, meaning someone who moves abroad because their employer (or spouse's employer) sends … [Read more...] about Find Solutions for Expat Issues, Win Prizes
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Expats: Ready, Set, Go!
Last week I asked you to help me out. I've been wanting to narrow the focus here at Future Expats Forum, but before I make any big changes I wanted your input. A bunch of you have responded, and here's how the categories are breaking down to this point: Preparing to Expatriate: 27% Earning an … [Read more...] about Expats: Ready, Set, Go!
What’s Important to You?
Since starting Future Expats Forum in March of last year, I've written on a pretty wide variety of topics. Health care, earning a living, garage sales, expat-themed books and movies. . . and the list goes on. I'd really like to narrow my focus a bit, and I have some ideas about what I'd like to … [Read more...] about What’s Important to You?
Five Stages of Culture Shock
I just finished reading a truly excellent article over at Expat Exchange. In Culture Shock: It's the Little Things that Count in the Biggest Ways, author Desi Downey identifies five stages of culture … [Read more...] about Five Stages of Culture Shock